Qatar

Qatar real estate: Trading volume exceeds $161.8 million in week

Residential unit sales during the same period amounted to $15.7 million showcasing demand

Qatar partners with Microsoft to launch AI-powered virtual assistants for improved government services

Smart Assistant streamlines processes by providing immediate responses and guidance without direct staff interaction

Qatar tourism contributes $15.1 billion to GDP in 2024 with 12 percent 2030 target

International visitors spent nearly $11 billion, with a 25 percent increase in arrivals noted

Qatar launches $1 billion incentives program to drive gloval investment, innovation

The program offers financial support covering up to 40 percent of eligible local investment expenses over five years

Eid al-Adha 2025: Qatar announces five-day holiday

The official holiday will extend from Dhu al-Hijjah 9 to 13, according to a recent cabinet decision

Qatar’s QIA to ramp up U.S. investments in AI, supply chains and industry, says CEO

The CEO also confirmed the QIA's interest in asset and portfolio management

Qatar Airways profit grows 28 percent to record $2.15 billion

Qatar Airways Cargo recorded a 17 percent growth in revenue and achieved the best financial results since the COVID pandemic

Trump departs UAE, concludes Gulf tour with over $2 trillion in investment agreements

Trump secured over $2 trillion in investment agreements with key Middle Eastern partners during his visit

Gulf sovereign wealth funds and the Santiago Principles: Navigating a new era

Funds from the region have largely operated with commercial considerations, emphasizing governance, independence, and long-term investment strategies

Qatar Airways places largest Dreamliner order in history—Boeing shares climb

The $96 billion deal sets new records as the largest wide-body order for Boeing, including the largest order for 787 Dreamliners

Trump, Qatar seal $1.2 trillion deal focusing on aviation, energy and tech

Qatar Airways signed a $96 billion agreement with Boeing and GE Aerospace to acquire up to 210 aircraft

Qatari Amir arrives in Riyadh for GCC-U.S. Summit

The summit aims to enhance Gulf cooperation and deepen the strategic U.S. partnership

Qatar, Hong Kong ink 35 agreements in key sectors to bolster trade and investment ties

MoUs will enhance cooperation in trade, the economy, investment promotion, tourism, technology and infrastructure

Trump’s Middle East trip to strengthen economic, strategic bonds with Gulf allies

Secretary Rubio will join the President during his trip to the Middle East to strengthen ties between the U.S.

Qatar Central Bank issues $796.4 million worth of bills

QCB detailed bill offerings, including QAR500 million maturing in 7 days at 4.61 percent

Qatar Central Bank sees 3.58 percent rise in foreign reserves to $70.5 billion in April 2025

The official reserves include bonds, foreign treasury bills, gold, and Special Drawing Rights (SDRs)

Qatar’s Islamic finance assets soar to $190.6 billion in 2024, dominating 97 percent of market

Qatar's islamic banking surged to $160.9 billion, outperforming conventional banks

Qatar Stock Exchange profits rise by 0.92 percent to $3.61 billion in Q1 2025

All QSE companies have reported their Q1 financial results, excluding Al-Faleh Educational Holding Company

Qatar real estate market surges with $112.8 million in weekly trading volume

Key areas like Lusail 69 and The Pearl Island contributed significantly to the trading volume 

Trump expands GCC investments with Qatar, Dubai project launches ahead of May visit

Earlier this year, Eric Trump announced that the family is developing projects in Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Oman and Riyadh

GCC countries contribute over 35 percent of all emerging-market U.S. dollar debt in Q1 2025, Fitch reports

Primary market dollar issuance shows promise despite recent quietness in the GCC region

Joint Saudi-Qatari initiative paves way for $15 million payment to World Bank for Syria

Commitment aims to accelerate the recovery of Syria’s economy and development 

Qatar’s real estate trade volume surpasses $110.2 million in a week

Total sales contracts for residential units during this timeframe amounted to $11 million